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Blue Falcon - Leather Mask

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I couldn't figure out what to do for dressing up for Halloween, and then I remembered, 'hey, wait a minute, I've been making masks. Why don't I make a mask to wear?' Yeah, sometimes it's the most obvious things that slip right by. :D

I've wanted to try to get a more realistic falcon beak with leather, and after experimenting with a few scraps, finally came up with a solution that seems to work. I still need to iron out a few problems, but I think I got the basic shape down. Unlike the beaks on my other masks, this beak is separate and attached with a pretty unbreakable adhesive, so it's on there permanent and forever. The other advantage is it gives it some more dimensionality.

This is all made by hand from 7-oz leather, painted with acrylics, and adorned with real feathers (pheasant, barred rock, and rooster coque - no actual raptor feathers!). The edges of the mask are iridescent silver. It's actually quite comfortable to wear. I haven't decided if I want to sell this or not once Halloween is over. We'll see!

Here's another view of it worn: [link] This shows more of a 'profile' view.
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Soooooooo... Firstly, this is absolutely gorgeous. Phenomenal. The level of detail is absolutely astounding.

Secondly... how much do you charge for commission? Because this is so extremely similar to a mask I described in a fanfic of mine, I simply have to have one. And if you can create one that looks like how I described... I would be such a happy camper.